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DVLA offers Olympic number plates

25/05/12
The DVLA has put a range of unique personalised license plates on sale, according to officials.

Drivers feel less safe on roads

23/05/12
Up to 44 per cent of drivers say that they feel less safe on the roads this year than they ever have done before, according to a survey by the RAC.

New car finance sales rise by 22%

18/05/12
The UK motor industry benefited from a rise in both new and used car finance sales in March, figures show.

Motorists enjoy fall in fuel prices

18/05/12
Hard-pressed motorists have enjoyed a respite from record-high fuel prices in recent days, according to AA figures.

£1 billion cost of 80mph limit

18/05/12
Raising the motorway speed limit to 80mph will cost society an extra £1 billion a year, campaign groups have said.

Drivers face hay fever drug risk

17/05/12
Hay fever sufferers can expect a tough summer with the recent heavy rain set to increase pollen levels.

Fuel costs 'push drivers off road'

15/05/12
Britain's motorists could be permanently forced off the roads due to climbing petrol prices, new research suggests.

Fuel duty could rise by 50%

15/05/12
Drivers struggling with record prices at the pumps could face fuel duty hikes of 50% in the next few years, experts have warned.

Drivers are making less journeys

15/05/12
The rising costs of owning a vehicle are causing many motorists to make fewer journeys, claims a new survey.

Ministers to target drug drivers

10/05/12
Road safety groups have labelled new legislation to make drug-driving a more punishable offence "a step in the right direction," after it was announced in the Queen's Speech.

Increase in car sales predicted

08/05/12
Car sales are predicted to increase by as much as 18 per cent, according to findings from a survey conducted by Sainsbury's Bank.

More new cars sold during April

08/05/12
Official figures have shown that the number of new cars sold during April was up year-on-year.

New voice activated TomTom unveiled

08/05/12
TomTom have released a voice controlled satellite navigator which recognisers more than 1,000 voice commands.

Mobile phone users 'risk accidents'

04/05/12
The risks posed to drivers by mobile phones may go well beyond simply making and receiving calls, according to new research.

Asda sparks holiday fuel price war

04/05/12
Motorists have been given a timely boost with the news that Asda, Sainsbury's and Tesco have all lowered their petrol prices...

Dangerous drivers evade car bans

04/05/12
Thousands of motorists are driving on Britain's roads despite having 12 penalty points on their licences, new statistics show.

Cars seized in Suffolk clampdown

03/05/12
A clampdown by police in the Suffolk area resulted in two vehicles being seized and more than 100 being stopped in a battle against crime on the roads.

Black box may reduce premium costs

03/05/12
A top-ranking politician has issued calls for young motorists and female drivers to install hi-tech speed-recording devices inside their cars.

Pennant charged with drink driving

02/05/12
Premier League footballer Jermaine Pennant has been charged by police with drink driving after he was involved in a car crash...

Parties 'not motorist-friendly'

02/05/12
A majority of drivers either don't consider any of the main political parties to be sympathetic towards motoring issues or simply...

AA says whiplash reforms needed now

02/05/12
The AA has claimed that reforms of the rules surrounding whiplash claims "cannot come soon enough".

More people breaching parking rules

01/05/12
A new survey has discovered that in the past year around 14 per cent of motorists have forked out up to £100 in parking fines.

Ministers target whiplash claims

30/04/12
Justice Secretary Ken Clarke will set out plans to crack down on "spurious" whiplash claims that are inflating insurance premiums.

Car mpg discrepancies revealed

27/04/12
How many miles does your car do to the gallon when you are motoring? The truth could be a lot fewer then official Government fuel figures, What Car? magazine suggests.

Diesel cars 'not always economical'

27/04/12
The rush to buy a more cost-effective diesel car may be a misconception because drivers do not travel enough miles to make it financially viable.

Fuel drivers to vote on strike

27/04/12
Fuel tanker drivers are set to vote on plans to avert strikes, following a recommendation to reject them.

Council to repay £1.3m in fines

27/04/12
One council is being forced to repay more than 30,000 fines collected from drivers who used a bus lane after a warning sign was judged to be unclear.

Dangers of part worn tyres exposed

26/04/12
A new investigation has found that many drivers are putting themselves and others in danger by purchasing part worn tyres to save money.

ABI fights whiplash 'epidemic'

25/04/12
The ABI has launched a fight to address the UK's whiplash epidemic, which is driving the cost of car insurance skywards.

Youngsters use phones at the wheel

24/04/12
A new report has revealed that nearly half of all young drivers use their mobile phones while behind the wheel.

DFT to tackle high insurance costs

23/04/12
Whiplash claims, soaring insurance costs and uninsured drivers are to be tackled by the Government, the Department for Transport (DfT) has said.

'In-car radio safer than iPod'

20/04/12
The amount people are paying per litre of petrol has soared to a record high, according to new figures.

Petrol prices reach new high, says AA

20/04/12
The amount people are paying per litre of petrol has soared to a record high, according to new figures.

'Snacking in car slows reactions'

19/04/12
Drivers who snack behind the wheel take almost twice as long to react to events on the road, according to a new study commissioned by esure.

Fall in new car emissions recorded

18/04/12
CO2 emissions from new cars have been reduced by almost a quarter since 2000 but are still above the 2015 European legislative target, new data show.

Fiat 500s most at risk from vandals

17/04/12
Figures have shown that it is not just the upmarket cars that are targeted by vandals, as it was revealed that the most vandalised car in the UK was the commonplace Fiat 500.

Drivers rely on a song and a prayer

13/04/12
Some drivers are reaching their destinations on a song and a prayer, according to a survey.

UK sees drop in large vehicles

13/04/12
New research from the Department for Transport has shown that the number of buses and lorries on UK roads is continuing to fall.

Parents spend hours on 'taxi duty'

12/04/12
Some parents are spending up to 50 hours a month ferrying their kids about, research shows.

Fuel sales drop over panic buying

11/04/12
Last month's fuel-buying panic lead to sales dropping over the Easter period as sales fell by almost a third compared to a year ago.

Drivers struggle with highway code

05/04/12
Almost half of drivers fail to recognise that a red and amber traffic light shown together mean stop, according to a new survey.

Insurance deal for older customers

05/04/12
A deal has been struck between the government and insurance industry to make it easier for older people to obtain car insurance and travel insurance policies.

Motorists advised to check tyres

02/04/12
Carrying out basic tyre checks on vehicles will end up saving motorists time and money, according to one of the UK's leading road safety organisations.

'Speeding tricks' advert is banned

02/04/12
An advert which promotes a website where the "top 10 tricks" for speeding ticket avoidance can be found has been banned by a watchdog.

More speedsters caught in 2011

29/03/12
More drivers were caught speeding in 2011 than in the previous year, the worst offender having reached 152mph, according to an insurance company.

Don't panic buy petrol, drivers warned

29/03/12
Motorists should not panic-buy petrol as there is plenty of fuel to go around, the president of the AA has warned.

Self-healing plastic developed

28/03/12
Scientists have developed a skin-like plastic that "bleeds" when cut and then heals.

100,000 cars recalled by Germans

28/03/12
More than 100,000 cars in the UK are being recalled by BMW due to a battery problem which could cause a fire.

Fuel tanker drivers vote for strike

27/03/12
Thousands of petrol stations could close due to industrial action if major companies do not establish minimum standards for fuel tanker drivers, according to a trade union.

Man damaged windscreen with Subo CD

26/03/12
A motorist reported that he cracked his windscreen by using a Susan Boyle CD to scrape ice off it.

Research shows widespread clocking

22/03/12
The number of used cars being sold with illegally altered mileages has risen by 10 per cent over the past five years, according to new research.

Fuel factor 'decides car choice'

21/03/12
Fuel prices are top of the list of a person's considerations when they go to buy a new vehicle, British Car Auctions has reported.

Most dishonest drivers revealed

20/03/12
Even friends and family can be dishonest when it comes to their driving, a survey has found.

UK motorways to lose hard shoulder

19/03/12
Six UK motorways will have a total of 100 miles of hard shoulder opened for vehicles to drive on, in an attempt to reduce traffic congestion.

Gadget use leads to road danger

16/03/12
Employees who look at their gadgets while they cross the roads are posing a risk to both themselves and motorists, a new study has revealed.

Councils face pothole shortfall

15/03/12
UK councils have fallen almost two decades behind in road repairs, according to a new report.

FSA warns of insurance 'add-ons'

14/03/12
Finding a cheap insurance deal may bring extra costs in the form of add-ons, experts have warned.

Six in ten 'can't pay for excess'

13/03/12
AXA has said an increasing number of its customers do not get their damaged cars repaired because they cannot afford to pay for the excess.

Plan urged over ageing motorists

12/03/12
The increasing age of the motoring population requires a national plan to cope with it, a report has said.

Tyre checks improve fuel efficiency

12/03/12
Fuel prices are reaching record levels, but experts are reminding people they can save money on filling up by regularly checking their tyres.

Smoky cars risk being devalued

09/03/12
Drivers who regularly smoke in their cars may want to consider stopping as new evidence shows that the effects of nicotine can "seriously" lower the value of a vehicle.

New plates hope after car sales dip

08/03/12
The motoring industry is hoping the introduction of new number plates will boost car sales after the publication of disappointing figures for last month.

Insurance reform law gets go ahead

07/03/12
Parliament has given the go ahead to the reform of insurance sales laws. The laws will be modernised so consumers will no longer have their claims rejected if - by mistake...

80mph limit 'not for all motorways'

07/03/12
The motorway speed limit could be raised to 80mph, but the changes will only apply to some sections of the roads and will be "rigorously enforced", an MP has revealed.

Biker awareness campaign launched

06/03/12
A new £1.2 million campaign has been launched by the Government in a bid to encourage drivers to become more aware of motorcyclists.

Many motorists 'often switch off'

02/03/12
People embarking on lengthy road journeys switch off mentally after an average of only 11 minutes behind the wheel, research has claimed.

Warning on outstanding car finance

01/03/12
UK drivers are being urged to protect themselves against financial losses by checking whether a used car has finance outstanding before buying it.

Fuel duty cut group visits minister

29/02/12
Groups pushing for fuel duty cuts will take figures arguing their case to the Treasury.

Rise in morning drink-drive arrests

28/02/12
Police are catching more motorists over the limit the morning after a night out, according to a Freedom of Information request by Autoglass.

Men lead race to pass driving test

27/02/12
Male learner drivers are winning the battle of the sexes, official statistics have confirmed.

Car's hidden past could prove fatal

24/02/12
A third of cars have a secret past which could potentially cost owners vast sums of money, the latest figures show.

Car corrosion proves to be costly

23/02/12
Winter driving can be a hard on your vehicle but a study shows only around one in 10 Britons admit to cleaning their cars during the cold, dark months.

Fragrant patch eases road rage

23/02/12
Road rage and the stresses of life can leave you feeling frantic behind the wheel. But a new fragrant 'soother' patch might be the solution.

Driving while ill can be risky

23/02/12
Taking to the road while unwell with a bout of the flu bug can pose a risk to many drivers, warned the AA.

Diesel and petrol prices rising

17/02/12
Prices on the forecourts are steadily creeping back up to the record highs that were seen last year, according to new data by the AA.

Drivers over 80 hit one million

15/02/12
The number of drivers over the age of 80 has now reached one million, including 122 licence holders above 100. Read more >>

Personal injury fees to be slashed

15/02/12
The fee for lawyers working on small personal injury claims is to be slashed, and customers will feel the benefit. Read more >>

PM gets tough on 'whiplash capital'

14/02/12
The Government is to tackle the "compensation culture" which has seen 1,500 whiplash claims made a day for even the most minor accidents. Read more >>

Rain and snow bring more disruption

13/02/12
Motorists have been urged to remain cautious as rain and snow are likely to cause more disruption on the roads. Read more >>

Rise in mobile phone use while driving

15/02/12
The number of drivers who admit to using their phones at the wheel is 10 per cent higher than a year ago, according to new research. Read more >>

Accessories 'raise accident risk'

10/02/12
Motorists who like to accessorise their cars with window stickers, soft toys or seat covers are putting themselves at risk of... Read more >>

Crowds gather for £12m car auction

09/02/12
Scores of people gathered to see the biggest-ever sale of collectors' cars in France, in which more than £12 million changed hands. Read more >>

Used car prices 'fall by 1.5%'

08/02/12
New figures have shown that second-hand cars became 1.5 per cent cheaper in 2011. Read more >>

January sees new car sales climb

07/02/12
The beginning of what experts predict will be an exciting year for the car market was marked by a modest climb in new car sales. Read more >>

Ministers target whiplash claims

06/02/12
Cabinet ministers are to discuss ways to crack down on whiplash claims, which have resulted in hefty payouts and... Read more >>

Government does U-turn on MOT plans

01/02/12
The coalition Government has performed a spectacular U-turn over plans to make MOT tests less frequent. Read more >>

Plans for tougher driving fines

31/01/12
Bad drivers will face tougher fines under proposals to overhaul victims' services and compensation. Read more >>

£1.6bn valuables left in UK's cars

31/01/12
A new study has suggested UK motorists are collectively leaving belongings worth an amazing £1.6 billion in their cars. Read more >>

Drivers warned over icy conditions

31/01/12
Motorists are being advised to take care on the roads as scattered snow showers and freezing temperatures in parts... Read more >>

'Black boxes' assess young drivers

27/01/12
Black boxes similar to those used on planes could be fitted in new drivers' cars in Northern Ireland to measure driver... Read more >>

CH11 PPY number plate under hammer

26/01/12
Drivers who love fish and chips or the TV show The Only Way Is Essex can now show their devotion on the road... Read more >>

1,000 jobs at risk over fuel sales

25/01/12
Moves to put one of the country's biggest oil refineries, in Essex, in to administration has put 1,000 jobs at risk...

Learner fails theory test 92 times

25/01/12
The Driving Standards Agency has revealed one unfortunate learner driver has failed his theory test 92 times.

DIA welcomes theory test reforms

25/01/12
New measures to strengthen the driving theory test have received the backing of the Driving Instructors Association (DIA).

Man jailed after stealing 999 car

24/01/12
A judge has jailed a man from east London after he drunkenly stole an ambulance vehicle on a night of the year when its was sorely needed.

Fuel shortage fear as supplies halt

24/01/12
Motorists who despair at high prices at the petrol pumps may soon have a bigger problem to concern them - no fuel at the forecourts.

Drink-drive campaigns questioned

23/01/12
Road safety campaigners have questioned whether the anti-drink-drive methods used so far have gone far enough after...

Motorists 'have to trust garages'

20/01/12
Trust is the most important factor for motorists when it comes to choosing a garage to maintain their car, according to research.

UK-built car numbers rose in 2011

20/01/12
The number of UK-built cars rose by 5.8 per cent last year to more than 1.3 million - growth which was driven by...

New coins 'may puzzle drivers'

19/01/12
Customers could become confused when trying to put new five pence and 10 pence pieces into payphones and parking meters...

Hydrogen-powered vehicles evaluated

19/01/12
The potential of the use of hydrogen as a fuel for new vehicles will be investigated under a new Government project.

Warning over London 2012 traffic

19/01/12
Traffic experts have warned that London roads could suffer as the opening of the Olympics clashes with people heading off on holiday.

Firms fined for altering complaints

18/01/12
Two insurance firms owned by Royal Bank of Scotland have been fined by the Financial Services Authority (FSA).

Electric car grant 'set to stay'

18/01/12
There were fewer than 900 applications made for the Government's £5,000 grant towards an electric car last year.

Ministers slammed over accidents

18/01/12
An insurance expert has accused the Government of failing to grasp the nettle regarding young motorist accident rates.

Nearly 30,000 Minis recalled in UK

18/01/12
BMW is recalling almost 30,000 Mini Coopers in the UK due to an electrical fault which could cause the cars to overheat and catch fire.

Rugby star banned from driving

16/01/12
An England rugby player received a £3,000 fine and a 16 month road ban after admitting drink-driving on New Year's Day.

Expert offers winter driving tips

16/01/12
Most of us are looking forward to seeing the back of dark nights, but they haven't gone yet.

GPs see rise in fake injury claims

13/01/12
The number of people trying to make false personal injury claims has soared in the last two years, new research suggests.

Company car drivers are 'less safe'

13/01/12
Motorists behind the wheels of company cars tend to drive "less safely" than other road users, the House of Lords has heard.

Whiplash claims 'raising premiums'

12/01/12
A surge in the number of claims for whiplash injuries is pushing up the cost of car insurance, MPs have warned.

CCTV car caught parking illegally

11/01/12
A CCTV camera-mounted council vehicle which has helped a local authority rake in hundreds of thousands of pounds from motorists...

Two jailed for driving offence scam

10/01/12
Two men have been sent to prison for helping more than 700 people avoid driving convictions.

Green driving tips to save money

10/01/12
Drivers are being offered weekly motoring tips from driver training specialist IAM Drive & Survive.

Motoring costs 'worry drivers'

09/01/12
Around 25 per cent of motorists are struggling to cope with the costs of running a car, according to research.

Car sales fell by 4.4% last year

09/01/12
Sales of new cars fell by 4.4 per cent last year compared to 2010, according to figures.

Illness 'can hit driving skills'

06/01/12
People suffering from a serious cold or flu are being warned that their illness could seriously impair their driving ability and...

England star held for drink-driving

05/01/12
Harlequins scrum-half Danny Care has been thrown out of the England training squad for this year's Six Nations ruby tournament...

Safety cameras shown to cut deaths

05/01/12
Roads in Scotland fitted with safety cameras have recorded two-thirds fewer serious accidents over the past couple of years.

10,000 over 70s learning to drive

05/01/12
Around 10,000 over-70s are currently learning to drive in the UK, including 48 people aged in their 90s, research shows.

Panel to consider drug-driving law

04/01/12
The Government is setting up an expert panel to consider the technical aspects of introducing a new offence of driving with an illegal drug in your body.

Petrol sales on the wane: Study

03/01/12
Figures have shown that people bought less petrol in the first nine months of last year.

Drink-drivers 'tempted by short trips'

30/12/11
Research has suggested that people who drink drive often say they are only heading to their nearby homes.

Low insurance for Volkswagen's Up

22/12/11
The new Up city car from Volkswagen could attract more buyers after its low insurance ratings were announced.

Councils given road sign powers

22/12/11
Councils will be able to erect signs warning lorry drivers of narrow roads without having to first get the thumbs-up from...

Footballer warns over drink driving

22/12/11
A stark warning from a Premier League footballer has provided a timely reminder of the deeper implications of drink driving.

Drivers 'prefer brighter vehicles'

21/12/11
Many drivers think brighter coloured cars are safer to drive, according to a survey of AA members.

Women chosen as designated drivers

20/12/11
Female drivers may have to miss out on a festive tipple or two this Christmas as they are most likely to be chosen as the designated...

29% 'would risk drink driving'

16/12/11
A new survey has shown that nearly three in ten of 17 to 24-year-old motorists are prepared to get behind the wheel after they have been drinking.

Petrol prices lowest since March

16/12/11
The average price for a litre of petrol has dropped to a nine-month low of 132.54p, it has been revealed.

Four in ten cars 'would fail MOT'

16/12/11
More than 10 million cars on the UK's roads would not pass their MOT test, figures suggest.

Further rise in UK car production

15/12/11
The UK's rate of car production rose further last month, according to the latest statistics.

Least depreciated cars revealed

14/12/11
Drivers might be worried about petrol prices and car insurance costs, but depreciation is what really hurts their bank balance in the long run.

DVLA closures threaten 1,200 jobs

13/12/11
Government plans to close 39 Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) regional offices have put more than 1,200 jobs at risk.

More drivers fined for using phones

13/12/11
Research has suggested that many motorists are still texting while driving despite harsher fines being introduced as punishment.

Many drivers 'fear driving in snow'

12/12/11
A study has found that over a half of motorists are not confident when it comes to driving in the snow.

Man fined over disabled badge copy

12/12/11
An Enfield man has been made to pay out over £800 after being caught using a photocopied version of a disabled parking badge...

Traffic delays cost the UK millions

08/12/11
Delays caused by traffic congestion cost the country 123 million working hours every year, research shows.

Sexist jokes affect women's driving

08/12/11
Sadly, most female motorists are by now probably used to being subjected to unfair, sexist jokes levelled at them by male counterparts.

New car sales down in November

07/12/11
November saw a drop in the number of new cars sold, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has revealed.

Ferrari crash driver was speeding

07/12/11
The man who caused a 14-car pile up in Japan costing more than £2.5 million has admitted he was driving over the speed limit.

Older drivers 'need a re-test'

28/11/11
The majority of drivers in Britain believe that motorists should have to relinquish their licences in later life, a survey has shown.

New checks to beef up MOT test

28/11/11
MoT tests for cars in the UK will include some extra checks from next year.

Drivers 'hit by additional costs'

28/11/11
Drivers are forced to pay out around £73 million on top of their car insurance premiums because common claims are not...

Report: Make new motorway tolls

25/11/11
A new report has called for all new motorways to be toll roads.

UK's favourite car names revealed

25/11/11
Famous faces such as Prince William and Wayne Rooney have influenced the pet names that British drivers have chosen for their car.

30mph sign painted on Devon house

23/11/11
In order to slow the pace of fast-moving traffic outside his home, a householder in Devon has taken drastic action to raise...

Most critical of driving relatives

23/11/11
A poll has revealed that just over half of drivers think someone in their family drives too quickly.

Crashes 'less likely with women'

23/11/11
Women motorists are less likely to have accidents than male drivers but are more anxious about driving, a survey by Autoglass has found.

Anger as young driver plan rebuffed

22/11/11
A Government refusal to place restrictions on young novice drivers sparked an angry response from insurance companies today.

Most drivers 'back UK's MOT system'

22/11/11
Almost two-thirds of UK drivers believe cars should continue to receive their first MOT check-up after three years, new survey results show.

Dealer motor finance increases

22/11/11
There has been a surge in people using dealer motor finance to buy new and used cars.

33 per cent admit to back-seat driving

22/11/11
Professional driving help could stop bickering between back-seat drivers and those behind the wheel, the AA says.

Motorists unclear on electric cars

21/11/11
Electric cars are leaving many motorists confused, which could be the reason why sales of the environmentally friendly vehicles have not lit up the market.

Insurance up 25 per cent after three points

21/11/11
Insurance premiums could jump by 25% after incurring a single three-point penalty for speeding, a study shows.

UK car production powers ahead

21/11/11
UK car production powered ahead in October driven by strong demand from abroad, figures show.

Petrol diesel price gap rising says AA

18/11/11
Diesel car owners have drawn the short straw, as they are paying more for their fuel than their petrol-guzzling counterparts.

Short car trips cost £1.1m a week

18/11/11
Regular car journeys of less than half a mile are costing UK motorists £1.1 million a week, research shows.

Further fuel price rise for drivers

16/11/11
Motorists paying 134p per litre for fuel face yet another rise of around 3p per litre in January.

Vintage motors attracting crowds

16/11/11
The Ford Capri was the kitsch car of a past generation. But now it seems that a whole new generation are falling for its geek-chic credentials.

Osborne faces fuel price pressure

16/11/11
The Commons is putting pressure on Chancellor George Osborne to keep soaring fuel prices down.

Tory revolt over rising fuel prices

15/11/11
The spiralling cost of fuel is aggravating MPs as well as the general public, as David Cameron faces a revolt by Tory MPs over the issue.

Supermarkets in petrol price war

14/11/11
Supermarket giants have begun a Christmas fuel price war that will see customers spending instore to save money at the pumps.

Fall in treasury fuel duty take

14/11/11
Hard-pressed motorists may not believe it, but the amount the Government gets from petrol pump prices went down in the last decade.

Drives and drive-nots in UK

14/11/11
Motoring tax rises mean Britain is becoming a nation of "drives and drive-nots", as lower-income and rural drivers lose mobility at...

Calls to reduce car insurance costs

09/11/11
Soaring car insurance premiums are forcing youngsters off the road, while fraudsters add £80 to the cost of insurance...

Experts urge winter driving care

09/11/11
Winter drivers have been warned by a safety watchdog not to overestimate their tyres' capabilities for dealing with dangerous roads.

Top tips for safe winter driving

08/11/11
As the nights draw in and temperatures plummet, it's worth giving your vehicle the once over and making sure you're prepared for any car trouble.

New cars sales increase in October

07/11/11
Sales of new cars during October were up on the same period last year but overall figures for the first 10 months of 2010 still exceed...

Plan to bypass classic car MOTs

04/11/11
The fact that the number of new cars in production has fallen may not be an entirely bad thing, as it is helping to maintain strong used-car prices.

Plan to bypass classic car MOTs

04/11/11
Classic cars and motorbikes could be exempted from the MoT test under proposals published for consultation by Roads Minister Mike Penning.

2.7m drive with poor eyesight

03/11/11
The frequent road rage accusation that offending motorists "need to get their eyes tested" may be closer to the truth than...

In-car camera 'could cut insurance'

03/11/11
Annual car insurance premiums can be slashed by more than a third thanks to a new high-tech gadget, manufacturers have declared.

Car buyers warned over relatives

01/11/11
Consumers are falling foul of "rip-off relatives" when it comes to buying second-hand cars, according to a survey.

Ministers back winter clock change

31/10/11
Scotland must be onboard if the Government is to back plans for UK clocks to go forward by one hour all year round, it has emerged.

IAM backs double summer time change

27/10/11
Removing British summer time could save around 80 lives a year on the UK's roads, it has been claimed.

Drink-drivers 'remains on roads'

27/10/11
There are hundreds of convicted drink-drivers still using Britain's roads, it has been revealed.

Most councils have roads budget cut

26/10/11
Road maintenance budgets at most local authorities have been cut, despite the recent harsh winters, the RAC has revealed.

Jaguar cruise control not working

25/10/11
Jaguar has had to recall nearly 18,000 cars because of a problem with their cruise control function.

Women drivers 'take longer to pass'

25/10/11
Figures have highlighted a gender gap when it comes to learning to drive.

Speed fine for Stone Roses singer

25/10/11
Stone Roses lead singer Ian Brown has escaped a driving ban despite pleading guilty to speeding.

Poor eyesight bans 4,000 from road

24/10/11
An increasing number of drivers are having their licences revoked because their eyesight is not good enough, a study has revealed.

Expert tips for winter motoring

24/10/11
With the winter weather approaching, fast-driver training specialist IAM Drive & Survive is now offering weekly motoring tips to motorists.

Petrol price stubbornly high - Confused.com

21/10/11
AA figures have shown the cost of petrol is staying "stubbornly high" even though Libyan oil has begun production again...

Car production up 7% in September - Confused.com

21/10/11
UK car production increased by 7.5% in September compared to the same period of last year, figures show.

Car keys 'cost hundreds to replace' - Confused.com

20/10/11
Losing your car keys is always annoying, but new research shows that replacing them can be expensive, too.

Met police target uninsured drivers

20/10/11
Drivers of uninsured vehicles were targeted in an operation by police officers in London on Wednesday.

Nissan Quashqai voted car of the year

20/10/11
A Sunderland-built vehicle, the Nissan Qashqai, has been voted the best overall used car of the year by the What Car? company.

Warning over new MOT requirements

19/10/11
From next year, new MoT rules could force UK drivers to pay for electronic stability control (ESC) system repairs, it is believed.

Buyers warned over used car scams

19/10/11
Buying a used car could turn into a nightmare this Halloween unless customers are on their guard against dodgy dealers, experts have warned.

Drivers with 30 points not banned

18/10/11
Drivers who have accumulated up to 30 points on their licences have not been banned, with 10,072 having at least 12 points and still...

10% of motorists fear test failure

17/10/11
One in 10 motorists believe they would fail their driving test if they had to take it again, with younger drivers the least confident of all, a survey shows.

Magazine succeeds in 911 challenge

14/10/11
Car Dealer Magazine has succeeded in its charity challenge to trade up to a Porsche 911 from a donated old VW.

Child road safety campaign launched

14/10/11
Young children are being reminded of the dangers present on the roads under a new advertising campaign launched by...

Thieves steal Gove 'treasure trove'

14/10/11
Around 17 per cent more motorists used finance to buy a new car this year than they did in 2010, a report has revealed.

More using finance for car purchase

14/10/11
Around 17 per cent more motorists used finance to buy a new car this year than they did in 2010, a report has revealed.

1 per cent of drivers 'swap penalty points'

13/10/11
An estimated 300,000 motorists have exchanged penalty points with another driver so they do not lose their licence, according to new research.

Councils 'cutting road budgets'

11/10/11
The road maintenance budgets of some UK councils are set to be cut, new figures suggest, which could pose risks to people's vehicles.

Young drivers 'priced out by costs'

11/10/11
Nearly all young motorists feel that the cost of car insurance is pricing them off the roads, a survey claims.

Councils ready for winter freeze

10/10/11
Councils are stockpiling thousands of tonnes of extra road salt this year in case of another severe winter, it was revealed today.

Bad driver jail terms lengthened

07/10/11
Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke has announced plans to lengthen prison sentences for motorists who drive dangerously and...

Petrol prices 'put UK off driving'

06/10/11
Petrol sales have dropped 5 per cent, indicating that spiralling fuel prices are forcing motorists to cut back on driving.

95% of Brits 'speed on motorway'

06/10/11
Almost 19 out of 20 motorists speed on Britain's motorways, a survey has found.

Drivers warned over distractions

05/10/11
Motorists in Hampshire have been caught carrying out a range of unlikely tasks while driving their vehicles, according to police in the region.

4x4 left on Mount Snowdon - again

05/10/11
The 4x4 vehicle found on top of Snowdon last month has re-appeared on the mountain.

Motorists cut back as petrol peaks

05/10/11
Record fuel prices have prompted a 5 per cent fall in petrol sales, causing more motorists to consequently cut back on driving...

80mph motorway speed limit planned

30/09/11
The Government is to begin a consultation on raising the speed limit on Britain's motorways from 70mph to 80mph, it was announced.

Car service can add 26% in value

29/09/11
Putting your car in for a service can often feel like a costly and time-consuming nuisance. But a new study shows it can add 26 per cent...

Dishonest car selling on the rise

03/10/2011
A fifth of motorists are selling their old cars to new users without disclosing the whole truth about the vehicle's performance history, a new study has shown.

100,000 drivers sign fuel petition

03/10/2011

More than 100,000 people have signed a petition which demands Government action on fuel costs, meaning the issue will now have to be debated in the House of Commons.

Road deaths fall to record low

29/09/11
Deaths on Britain's roads have reached a record low, according to official Government figures.

Young drivers 'facing high costs'

28/09/11
A road safety charity has highlighted the cost of motoring to young drivers.

Bad drivers pass habits to children

28/09/11
Research has revealed that a motorist's driving behaviour is heavily influenced by that of their parents.

Asda cuts 2p off petrol prices

27/09/11
One of the UK's biggest supermarkets has slashed its petrol prices by up to 2p a litre.

New app keeps mileage claims simple

27/09/11
If you're fed up of trying to keep track of your business miles on scraps of paper, a new app for the iPhone may be the solution you need.

NI drink drive limit to be slashed

26/09/11
The after-work pint in Northern Ireland may be relegated to the history books if new measures to...

Young drivers 'racing sat-navs'

26/09/11
Over half of the UK's young drivers have tried to beat an estimated journey time set by their satnav, according to the latest research.

Warning over lane change accidents

23/09/11
Research has suggested that people changing lanes at the last minute cause many accidents on UK roads.

UK car production up 11% in August

22/09/11
The number of cars produced in the UK soared by almost 11% in August, figures have shown.

Lorry smash motorist unscathed

21/09/11
A motorist who jumped to safety just seconds before a lorry smashed into his car on the hard shoulder has escaped unscathed.

Women 'apply make-up while driving'

19/09/11
A new poll has found that millions of female motorists are putting their own and other road users' lives at risk by...

Council to repay £1m parking fines

16/09/11
More than £1 million is due to be repaid to motorists who were wrongly given parking tickets from "spy cars" used by a council...

Jail terms for car insurance conmen

16/09/11
Two brothers have received jail terms for their involvement in a major "crash for cash" car insurance scam.

Oil drop 'fails to benefit drivers'

16/09/11
The recent drop in crude oil prices has not proven beneficial to UK drivers, according to the AA.

Kia rewarded for used-car division

16/09/11
Providing out-of-the-ordinary benefits for customers has helped Kia secure an award for the way it handles its used-car business.

Report looks to tackle congestion

15/09/11
Road congestion could be reduced through providing more up to date traffic reports and increasing the difficulty of driving tests, MPs have said.

New drivers 'face costs of £4,459'

15/09/11
Motorists have to fork out £4,459 on average when driving for the first time, new research suggests.

Electric car fuel costs £5 for 2,600 miles

15/09/11
Electric cars powered from solar energy can travel around 1,000 miles for £5.38, according to British Gas.

Cost of car service beats inflation

14/09/11
Some drivers in Essex are paying a huge £200 per hour to have their car serviced after new figures revealed that...

Drivers cut fuel consumption by 20 per cent

14/09/11
Motorists can take valuable money-saving tips from the country's taxi drivers who have reduced their fuel consumption by...

10,000 motorists escape driving ban

14/09/11
More than 10,000 UK motorists are driving legally despite incurring 12 or more penalty points on their licence, research has revealed.

Police 'breath test fewer drivers'

14/09/11
There has been a fall in the number of motorists being breathalysed by police, it has been claimed.

Better technology will help catch uninsured drivers, says Bradford MP

09/09/11

An MP campaigning for cheaper car insurance has called for improved technology so police can catch more uninsured drivers.

New car sales on the rise in August

07/09/11

The cost of electric cars needs to be slashed in order to stimulate a subdued market, the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) has suggested.

In-car emergency call systems by 2015

09/09/11

Automatic emergency call systems could be installed in all new cars by 2015 if European Commission proposed legislation is approved, it has emerged.

New car sales on the rise in August

06/09/11

The number of people in the market for a car insurance deal is likely to increase following a 7 per cent rise in new car sales throughout August that put an end to 13 straight months of decline, according to new figures.

'One in three drivers uninsured'

12/09/11

Nearly a third of homeowners would confront an intruder or attempt to restrain them, a survey has revealed.

Parents 'break laws' in school rush

05/09/11
Parents are breaking the law in a bid to get through the morning school rush, new figures indicate.

Residents join forces to tackle car insurance costs

09/09/11

Insurance brokers, driving instructors, personal injury solicitors, government representatives and members of the community will join forces in Bradford to tackle the City’s sky-high car insurance costs.

Woman jailed over motorway u-turn

08/09/11

A woman has been jailed for nine months after driving in the wrong direction on a motorway for 23 miles while over the drink-drive limit.

Fewer people 'looking to buy cars'

05/09/11
There has been a fall in the number of people looking to purchase a car, either new or used, a survey has revealed.

Birmingham tops crash-for-cash list

02/09/11
Birmingham is currently the worst place in the UK for crash-for-cash insurance fraud, new research suggests.

Blue 'is UK's favourite car colour'

01/09/11
Blue has been named the most popular car colour, according to a new survey.

Drivers 'taking blame for friends'

31/08/11
A motoring survey has shown that many people are taking responsibility for the penalty points of others.

Drivers limiting fuel spending

30/08/11
High fuel prices are prompting more than 25 per cent of drivers to rein in their spending when filling up, according to a survey.

Bank holiday starts under a cloud

26/08/11
Britons heading off for the bank holiday weekend can expect cool and showery weather.

Uninsured vehicles to be seized

26/08/11
Drivers taking to the roads in Scotland without bothering to pay for motor insurance run the risk of having their vehicles taken from them this weekend.

Children 'distract 1 in 10 drivers'

26/08/11
One in 10 drivers are distracted by their youngsters when out on the roads, new figures show.

Drivers stressed by traffic jams

25/08/11
Nearly 27 million people will be braving the bank holiday traffic this weekend, as rail disruption and strike threats add to the...

Calls to scrap planned MoT changes

25/08/11
A watchdog has called on the Government to scrap plans for biannual MoT tests after finding "alarming disparities" between...

Car insurers support volunteers by not charging higher premiums

Volunteers using their cars to help out in their local communities are in turn to be given a helping hand by insurers in the form of reduced car insurance premiums.

Speed camera data to be published

24/08/2011
UK roads will be swarming with as many as 16 million vehicles this bank holiday weekend, according to the AA.

Speed camera data to be published

24/08/2011
Members of the public will be able to see how effective speed cameras are in England as data showing vehicle speeds and...

Oil Traders Expect Libya Supply To Restart

23/08/2011

The price of oil has fallen as developments in Libya encourage commodity traders to believe the country's supply is closer to being restored.

Oil Price Predicted To Fall With Gaddafi

22/08/2011

With Muammar Gaddafi's 41 years in power in Libya seemingly about to be ended, markets can expect to see a fall in the global oil price, one expert has predicted.

Drivers Territorial Over Parking

22/08/2011

Nearly half of UK car owners feel a sense of ownership about the parking space closest to their home, new research indicates.

Not End Of The Road Yet For AA Man

22/08/2011

Forty-five years on and it's still service with a smile from Jim Haggart, the AA's longest serving patrolman in the UK.

Car production increases in July

19/08/11
A greater number of new cars were produced in the UK during July, figures have shown.

Calls to pass fuel price cuts on

19/08/11
Petrol pump prices have not being reduced in line with the level of reductions seen in the wholesale price of fuel, the AA has said.

More drivers choosing to lease car

18/08/11
Increasing numbers of people are choosing to take out a lease to get a new car rather than buy, according to an industry group.

Warning over bank holiday delays

18/08/11
Congestion during the August bank holiday weekend is likely to cause delays for 20% of road journeys, new research indicates.

Drivers hit by 4m parking fines

17/08/11
Motorists were hit with four million council parking fines in 2010, the latest figures show.

Call for 20mph limits near schools

17/08/11
Speed limits of 20mph should be set on roads situated outside schools, according to a new survey.

Blackburn boss handed driving ban

16/08/11
An 18-month driving ban and a fine of £1,800 were both issued to Blackburn Rovers football manager Steve Kean, after he was convicted...

Driver banned for using two phones

16/08/11
A man has been banned from driving after he was caught using two mobile phones at the wheel.

Women reveal car dealership torment

16/08/11
Four out of 10 women say they would not buy a car from a dealer unless they were accompanied by a male family member or friend...

People in sport 'are risky drivers'

16/08/11
People involved in sport have a poor record of safety on the roads, a survey suggests.

'Amber gamblers' create road risk

16/08/11
Up to 85 per cent of motorists drive dangerously by trying to race through amber traffic lights, a survey has revealed.

Electric land speed record attempt fails

15/08/11
A father and son team have been forced to abandon their bid to break the UK electric land speed record.

PM's private vehicle in curb crash

15/08/11
A car used to drive David Cameron around the country has been damaged while the Prime Minister was on a visit to riot-hit Salford.

Tesco reveals cut in petrol prices

15/08/11
Tesco has cut its petrol prices by 2p, on top of the 1p reduction made earlier this week, as supermarkets continue their battle in the forecourts.

Motorists alerted to flood warnings

12/08/11
The internet is the best way to sell a used car - and sellers who fail to take advantage of the technology will lose out, according to new research.

Motorists alerted to flood warnings

11/08/11
Motorists across Scotland have been urged to drive cautiously after a series of flood warnings were issued amid heavy rain in many parts of the country.

Best crash test performers named

11/08/11
One of Europe's leading car crash test bodies has revealed its shortlist of safest new cars of 2010.

Calls for driving lesson re-think

10/08/11
The way we learn how to drive could be significantly changed in the future after AA Insurance revealed it is urging the Government to...

Residents count cost of rioting

09/08/11
Insurance policyholders have been told to get their claims in as quickly as possible after the Association of British Insurers (ABI) said...

Dashboard clutter danger revealed

09/08/11
People who regularly drive as part of their job are putting themselves in danger by allowing clutter to accumulate on the dashboard.

Petrol to follow oil price falls

08/08/11
Motorists could be in for some relief from the global stock market crisis with the cost of oil taking big hit as economic confidence drained...

Road network labelled 'inadequate'

08/08/11
A road users' group has called for major improvements to the UK road transport system.

Learners put off by insurance costs

05/08/11
Figures have shown that the number of young people learning to drive has fallen sharply since 2005.

Slower drivers 'should pull over'

05/08/11
A lobby group is attempting to drive slow motorists off the road, it has been revealed.

More time for collision avoidance

05/08/11
The European Commission has given firms more time to develop the radar used by car collision-avoidance systems.

Drivers warned over sunglasses use

04/08/11
More than half of the country's motorists who require prescription lenses to see properly only wear normal sunglasses when driving...

Industry concerns over MOT changes

04/08/11
Sections of the motor industry have expressed their opposition to government proposals to change MOT testing to every two years.

Britons risk all to beat GPS time

03/08/11
Almost one in five drivers in the UK see the estimated journey times projected by sat-navs as a challenge to be beaten…

Eurozone petrol costs 'remain high'

03/08/11
Despite the UK's high petrol costs, drivers taking summer trips to Eurozone countries are unlikely to find the situation much better...

Drivers offered new AA credit card

03/08/11
Drivers are being offered a new type of credit card, which is designed to help them manage their petrol spending.

Police scheme catches drink-drivers

02/08/11
Police across Wales plan to keep up their clampdown on drink and drug-driving after more than 400 motorists were caught under the influence...

Older drivers 'offer roadside help'

01/08/11
Older drivers are more likely to stop and help others who have broken down...

Drink and drug driving arrests rise

01/08/11
There has been a rise in the proportion of drivers caught out by a breath test in the UK this year...

UK facing road repairs 'time bomb'

01/08/11
The Government must provide better funding for road repairs in order to avoid a crisis next winter...

Organ donation question for drivers

01/08/11
People submitting an application for a driving licence over the internet now have to answer a question about organ donation.

Far Eastern cars 'more reliable'

29/07/11
Japanese and Korean cars are the most reliable options for motorists buying a second-hand vehicle, a survey has shown.

Insurers detect more false claims

29/07/11
Figures have shown a rise of 9% in fraudulent insurance claims uncovered during 2010 compared to the previous year.

Fuel prices 'harm tourist sites'

28/07/11

The UK's tourist attractions are suffering as the rising cost of fuel prevents motorists from taking day trips, research has suggested.

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